Maggie Walsh
O'fallon
Summary
Detail-oriented event planner with a strong track record in managing large-scale events. Expertise in developing event timelines, coordinating logistics, and leading teams to ensure seamless execution. Committed to creating memorable experiences through meticulous planning and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
District Event Manager
Ballpark Village
St Louis
05.2025 - Current
- Developed event timelines and schedules to streamline planning processes and staff assignments.
- Oversaw event setup, ensuring all equipment and materials were in place before start time.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to promote upcoming events through various channels.
- Evaluated event feedback to refine future planning strategies and improve attendee experiences.
- Met with potential clients to perform site inspections and give tours of facility, meeting rooms and offered activities.
- Planned travel arrangements for speakers or VIPs attending the event.
- Developed and implemented event plans, including budgets, venues, catering, décor, entertainment and special guests.
ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Amanda Blakley
09.2020 - 12.2025
- Ensured the safety and well-being of children, establishing positive relationships with both children and parents.
- Assisted with daily care tasks including diaper changes, feeding, cleaning, and potty training. Led circle time sessions to reinforce learning of the alphabet, letters, numbers, shapes, and counting.
- Planned and organized classroom activities and themed parties starting in 2024, including: Designing and decorating the classroom for events like Valentine's Day, Easter, Etc.
- Creating engaging, age-appropriate activities, and selecting themed snacks.
INTERN
VETERANS UNITED
Columbia
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Gained hands-on experience in the event industry, managing various aspects of event logistics and guest engagement.
- Handled errands involving personalized gift baskets, purchasing items based on employee preferences from their Workday profile while adhering to a budget.
- Merchandise retrieval from the Veterans United warehouse, ensuring correct sizes and accurate shipping to recipients.
- Coordinated online logistics, including gathering names and desk numbers for merchandise distribution and event preparation.
INTERN
ECLIPSE CATERING AND EVENTS
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Trained, and served as one of the Banquet Event Managers, stepping in as lead when one of the two Banquet Managers was unavailable.
- Collaborated in designing customized menus for various events, ensuring client satisfaction and event-specific themes.
- Assisted and guided a team of 10 staff members to successfully cater events serving over 1,000 guests.
- Planned and executed the Quarterly Tasting event independently, handling all aspects including: Selecting drink options, linens, desserts, and organizing staff assignments.
- Coordinating logistics, establishing event timelines, the layout, and managing necessary equipment.
- Ensuring smooth execution and positive feedback through meticulous planning and attention to detail.
Education
Hospitality Degree - Hospitality
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
Mizzou, Missouri01-2025
High school or equivalent -
LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL
01-2020
Skills
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Organization & Time Management
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Budget management
- Marketing strategy
- Feedback evaluation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Events planning trends
Websites
- 05-2025
- Current
- Ballpark Village
- District Event Manager
- St Louis
- Missouri
- Developed event timelines and schedules to streamline planning processes and staff assignments.
- Oversaw event setup, ensuring all equipment and materials were in place before start time.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to promote upcoming events through various channels.
- Evaluated event feedback to refine future planning strategies and improve attendee experiences.
- Met with potential clients to perform site inspections and give tours of facility, meeting rooms and offered activities.
- Planned travel arrangements for speakers or VIPs attending the event.
- Developed and implemented event plans, including budgets, venues, catering, décor, entertainment and special guests.
- ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER
- 09-2020
- 12-2025
- Ensured the safety and well-being of children, establishing positive relationships with both children and parents.
- Assisted with daily care tasks including diaper changes, feeding, cleaning, and potty training. Led circle time sessions to reinforce learning of the alphabet, letters, numbers, shapes, and counting.
- Planned and organized classroom activities and themed parties starting in 2024, including: Designing and decorating the classroom for events like Valentine's Day, Easter, Etc.
- Creating engaging, age-appropriate activities, and selecting themed snacks.
- Amanda Blakley
- INTERN
- VETERANS UNITED
- 01-2025
- 05-2025
- Gained hands-on experience in the event industry, managing various aspects of event logistics and guest engagement.
- Handled errands involving personalized gift baskets, purchasing items based on employee preferences from their Workday profile while adhering to a budget.
- Merchandise retrieval from the Veterans United warehouse, ensuring correct sizes and accurate shipping to recipients.
- Coordinated online logistics, including gathering names and desk numbers for merchandise distribution and event preparation.
- Columbia
- MO
- INTERN
- ECLIPSE CATERING AND EVENTS
- 05-2024
- 08-2024
- Trained, and served as one of the Banquet Event Managers, stepping in as lead when one of the two Banquet Managers was unavailable.
- Collaborated in designing customized menus for various events, ensuring client satisfaction and event-specific themes.
- Assisted and guided a team of 10 staff members to successfully cater events serving over 1,000 guests.
- Planned and executed the Quarterly Tasting event independently, handling all aspects including: Selecting drink options, linens, desserts, and organizing staff assignments.
- Coordinating logistics, establishing event timelines, the layout, and managing necessary equipment.
- Ensuring smooth execution and positive feedback through meticulous planning and attention to detail.
Timeline
District Event Manager
Ballpark Village
05.2025 - Current
INTERN
VETERANS UNITED
01.2025 - 05.2025
INTERN
ECLIPSE CATERING AND EVENTS
05.2024 - 08.2024
ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Amanda Blakley
09.2020 - 12.2025
Hospitality Degree - Hospitality
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
High school or equivalent -
LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL